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'''Old Rosie''' is an alcoholic [[scrumpy]] [[cider]] produced by H. Weston & Sons brewery ([[Weston's Cider]]) <ref>http://97bottles.com/breweries/gb/herefordshire/hereford/h-weston-sons-limited/</ref> of Much Marcle in Herefordshire, England. It is named after an old 1921 Aveling Porter Steam Engine that the brewery owned. The company was formed in 1880, in Herefordshire, a region known for growing apples and pears suitable for [[cider]] and [[perry]]. Over the years, the company have produced many different types of cider and scrumpy, including Stowford Press, Special Vintage and Old Rosie. Westons only use apples that are grown within a fifteen mile radius of their brewery. It is the fourth largest producer of cider in the UK and is well respected in its field. |
'''Old Rosie''' is an alcoholic [[scrumpy]] [[cider]] produced by H. Weston & Sons brewery ([[Weston's Cider]]) <ref>http://97bottles.com/breweries/gb/herefordshire/hereford/h-weston-sons-limited/</ref> of Much Marcle in Herefordshire, England. It is named after an old 1921 Aveling Porter Steam Engine that the brewery owned. The company was formed in 1880, in Herefordshire, a region known for growing apples and pears suitable for [[cider]] and [[perry]]. Over the years, the company have produced many different types of cider and scrumpy, including Stowford Press, Special Vintage and Old Rosie. Westons only use apples that are grown within a fifteen mile radius of their brewery. It is the fourth largest producer of cider in the UK and is well respected in its field. |
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Originally, Old Rosie was only commercially available in [[Herefordshire]] itself. Eventually, its range expanded to include areas far as [[Melbourne]], [[Australia]]. Within the United Kingdom, Old Rosie can be found at some [[Wetherspoons]] pubs, The Prince Regent (pub) on [[Marylebone High Street]], London and of course The famous Mill (pub), Mill lane Cambridge.<ref>http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/19/19333/Mill/Cambridge</ref> It usually comes at room temperature, like a real ale, but if you have it at home it might benefit from some time in a fridge. Old Rosie weighs in at a hefty 7.3% ABV; meaning that it is very strong, very alcoholic and not to be taken lightly (or in great quantities). |
Originally, Old Rosie was only commercially available in [[Herefordshire]] itself. Eventually, its range expanded to include areas far as [[Melbourne]], [[Australia]]. Within the United Kingdom, Old Rosie can be found at some [[Wetherspoons]] pubs, The Prince Regent (pub) on [[Marylebone High Street]], London and of course The famous Mill (pub), Mill lane Cambridge.<ref>http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/19/19333/Mill/Cambridge</ref> It usually comes at room temperature, like a real ale, but if you have it at home it might benefit from some time in a fridge. Old Rosie weighs in at a hefty 7.3% ABV; meaning that it is very strong, very alcoholic and not to be taken lightly (or in great quantities). Consumption of this cider will provoke a craving for cheese. |
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Revision as of 21:55, 30 October 2010
Old Rosie is an alcoholic scrumpy cider produced by H. Weston & Sons brewery (Weston's Cider) [1] of Much Marcle in Herefordshire, England. It is named after an old 1921 Aveling Porter Steam Engine that the brewery owned. The company was formed in 1880, in Herefordshire, a region known for growing apples and pears suitable for cider and perry. Over the years, the company have produced many different types of cider and scrumpy, including Stowford Press, Special Vintage and Old Rosie. Westons only use apples that are grown within a fifteen mile radius of their brewery. It is the fourth largest producer of cider in the UK and is well respected in its field.
Originally, Old Rosie was only commercially available in Herefordshire itself. Eventually, its range expanded to include areas far as Melbourne, Australia. Within the United Kingdom, Old Rosie can be found at some Wetherspoons pubs, The Prince Regent (pub) on Marylebone High Street, London and of course The famous Mill (pub), Mill lane Cambridge.[2] It usually comes at room temperature, like a real ale, but if you have it at home it might benefit from some time in a fridge. Old Rosie weighs in at a hefty 7.3% ABV; meaning that it is very strong, very alcoholic and not to be taken lightly (or in great quantities). Consumption of this cider will provoke a craving for cheese.